Blaqbonez Unveils Top Afrobeats Anthems; DJ Slim Urges Ghanaian Artists to Aim for Grammy Recognition

Edited by: Inna Horoshkina One

Blaqbonez Names the Greatest Afrobeats Songs

Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has revealed his list of the greatest Afrobeats songs of all time. During a podcast appearance, he called "African Queen" by 2Face Idibia the pinnacle of the genre. He also highlighted the following key tracks:

  • "Ojuelegba" – Wizkid

  • "Ye" – Burna Boy

  • "If" – Davido

  • "Safe" – M.I

According to him, these songs played a monumental role in shaping Afrobeats and gaining global recognition.

DJ Slim Criticizes Ghanaian Artists' Approach to Awards

Ghanaian DJ DJ Slim has expressed concern over local artists' lack of ambition for global recognition and awards like the Grammy Awards.

  • His comments were sparked by Stonebwoy’s statement that his album Up and Running was not made with Grammy consideration in mind.

  • DJ Slim also criticized some Ghanaian artists for their indifference toward the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), noting that some do not even engage with their own nominations.

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